This is my third and final colored vinyl. Hey, that rhymed. This record is translucent dark blue, which seems to perfectly characterize this music in terms of chromatic representation. This album is quiet in volume but full of refreshing originality, understated when considering its level of influence. "The Murder Mystery" alone has sparked countless imitations, but none have been so stylistically disordered.
"Pale Blue Eyes" may have been the inspiration for the vinyl's color and it's fitting since that song best captures the overall feeling of subdued isolation. The music has gotten much calmer since their last album, but without sacrificing their defining verve. The songwriting has taken a turn into reflective meditation, mellow yet provokingly hermetic.
Maureen Tucker's vocals on "After Hours" are subtle but very affecting. It's great nighttime music, perfect for that last conscious moment right before you fall into sleep.
favorite song: "Pale Blue Eyes"
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